Alright boys and girls, once again its time to second guess the experts. The January 2000 edition of Shooting Times magazine just came out and this issue is filled with articles by the various writers who chose the guns of the century and explained why.
I won't get into the details, but here are their choices:
Auto pistol of the century by Dick Metcalf:
Colt Government Model 1911
Bolt action rifle of the century by Rick Jamison:
Winchester Model 70
Double action revolver of the century by Sheriff Jim Wilson:
Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum
Single action revolver of the century by Mike Venturino:
Ruger Blackhawk (all variations)
Sporting centerfire autoloading rifle of the century by Layne Simpson:
Remington 740/742/7400 series
Autoloading shotgun of the century by Layne Simpson:
Remington 1100
Muzzleloader of the century by Larry Weishuhn:
.50 caliber Knight MK-85
I find myself pretty much in agreement with these picks. For you bolt action fans, before you get bent, remember that the classic Mauser was designed in the 19th century and thus not included in the game.
In Da revolvers, I would have gone with the S&W Model 10. But, again this design dates back to the end of the 19th century.
And while I'm not really into muzzle loaders, I would have gone with a more traditional design rather than an in-line.
In auto rifles, remember that this is for SPORTING rifles not military weapons. BTW: The M1 Garand made everybodies list.
So, there you have it. The experts have spoken. What do you think?
I won't get into the details, but here are their choices:
Auto pistol of the century by Dick Metcalf:
Colt Government Model 1911
Bolt action rifle of the century by Rick Jamison:
Winchester Model 70
Double action revolver of the century by Sheriff Jim Wilson:
Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum
Single action revolver of the century by Mike Venturino:
Ruger Blackhawk (all variations)
Sporting centerfire autoloading rifle of the century by Layne Simpson:
Remington 740/742/7400 series
Autoloading shotgun of the century by Layne Simpson:
Remington 1100
Muzzleloader of the century by Larry Weishuhn:
.50 caliber Knight MK-85
I find myself pretty much in agreement with these picks. For you bolt action fans, before you get bent, remember that the classic Mauser was designed in the 19th century and thus not included in the game.
In Da revolvers, I would have gone with the S&W Model 10. But, again this design dates back to the end of the 19th century.
And while I'm not really into muzzle loaders, I would have gone with a more traditional design rather than an in-line.
In auto rifles, remember that this is for SPORTING rifles not military weapons. BTW: The M1 Garand made everybodies list.
So, there you have it. The experts have spoken. What do you think?